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In this issue: News, interviews, and articles on advances in building effective supply chains, pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing, and outsourcing developments.

Supply Chain Updates
Acute Need for Supply Chain Transparency
By Cynthia Challener
Biopharma manufacturers must reduce the risk in their complex supply chains.
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Moving Toward a Safer Supply Chain
By Susan Haigney
FDA’s Secure Supply Chain Pilot Program, RX-360, and other industry efforts advance actions to secure the drug supply chain.
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API Synthesis & Manufacturing
Steady Progress Toward Continuous Flow API Synthesis
By Cynthia Challener, PhD
The pharma industry makes slow, but steady moves toward commercial-scale continuous processes for small-molecule API manufacturing.
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API Synthesis & Manufacturing News
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Italian API Manufacturer

China-Based API Manufacturer Warned about CGMP and Misbranding Infractions

Hovione's API Facility in Cork, Ireland Passes FDA Inspection

Hospira Acquires Orchid's API Manufacturing and R&D Facilities

Outsourcing
When Payers Refuse to Cover New Drugs, CMOs Take a Hit
By Jim Miller
More health systems are saying “no” to reimbursements for new drugs; CMOs must adjust strategies.
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Metrics Contract Services Adopts New Name and Logo

PCI Acquires Penn Pharma

Study Shows Capsugel's Capsules as Suitable Excipients in QbD-based Product Development and Manufacturing

SGS Life Science Services to Expand Shanghai Facility

Novasep Passes FDA Inspections on Two Sites

I Holland Launches New Packaging Solution to Eliminate Potential Tool Tip Damage

West Dedicates Manufacturing Plant in India